Embraer delivered 44 aircraft in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 47% increase from the 30 units handed over in the same period of 2025. The Brazilian manufacturer disclosed these figures in a securities filing on April 2, 2026, with growth across all three business segments: Commercial Aviation, Executive Aviation, and Defense & Security.
In the defense and security division, Embraer delivered five aircraft, including one KC-390 Millennium and four A-29 Super Tucanos, compared to zero deliveries in Q1 2025. This strong performance in defense contributed significantly to the overall year-on-year gain, as the prior quarter had no such handovers.
The company attributed the quarter’s results to production leveling initiatives aimed at smoothing output throughout the year. Historically, Embraer’s first quarters represent its weakest delivery period, with volumes typically concentrated in the final months. For context, Embraer delivered 91 aircraft in Q4 2025, contributing to full-year 2025 totals of 244 units, up from 206 in 2024.
Embraer’s 2026 delivery guidance suggests roughly 6% year-on-year growth in both commercial and executive segments at the midpoint, implying up to 255 aircraft for the year, including 80 to 85 commercial and 160 to 170 executive jets. The Q1 surge partly reflects the weak Q1 2025 baseline, particularly in defense.